Every year, it seems as if more talented Lehigh Valley natives and former residents are hitting the big screen. In 2015, actors, animators, costume designers, composers, producers and directors are working in movies both big and small. The sheer number of films featuring local talent is staggering. Highlights include the action epic "Fast and Furious 7" featuring former Bethlehem resident Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, the fantasy epic "Pan" with Allentown's Amanda Seyfried, the high-profile futuristic "Insurgent" with Freedom High grad Daniel Dae Kim and "Despicable Me" spin-off "Minions," executive produced by former...

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